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Sparta U-14 Girls – Harvest Cup Black Division (Top Flight) Finalist
The Sparta ’94 Girls had a fantastic showing at the Harvest Cup in Irvine, California, reaching the finals after a weekend of quality soccer. Group play included a 2-1 victory against Snohomish United Fury from Washington, a 1-0 win against host team Irvine Strikers, and another 1-0 win against Tustin Premier Black. Sparta then won the Semi-Final in a penalty kick shootout against Glendora FC of Southern California. They were matched up in the Finals against one of the very best in the region, CRSC Infinity, who are also rank very high nationally. Even though the final result was a 4-0 loss, the team really pulled together this weekend and played some great soccer. Our coaches and parents are very proud of this group for having a very successful and fun tournament! Good job girls!
Congratulations to the Sparta U18 girls, who recently returned as finalists from the 2007 Las Vegas Turkey Shoot. This years Women’s U18 Gold bracket featured teams from California, Colorado, Nevada and Utah.
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November 1, 2007
Sparta Teams Win Big in 2007
Las Vegas Mayor's Cup
The City of Las Vegas Mayor's cup International Tournament was played last weekend, October 27-28. Championship honors were awarded to three Sparta teams. In the U16 Girls Gold Division Sparta 92 Premier received top honors after beating Cisco Zoom 92, Sacramento Pumas, Juventus Destiny, and Impact Black. They scored an impressive 13 goals and did not allow any goals. Sparta 93 Premier won the U15 Girls Gold Division beating Neusport Gold, So Valley United Black, Colorado Rush, and Pride Copa 93. As a scoring machine this team netted 17 goals and gave up only 1 goal. The U13 Girls Gold Division was won by Sparta 95 Premier after tieing Neusport 95 Gold and beating Reno Netrippers, Vegas Vengeance and Neusport 95 Green. Their tough defense refused to allow any goals while their offense put away 9 goals. Congratulations to the players and coaches for impressive tournament wins.
Sparta 93 Premier
Sparta Select `93 Girls reached the semi finals.
Sparta 95 Boys Premier – Colorado Shootout Champion
Coached by: Ray DeWitt
Sparta 98 3v3 National Champions!!!
Five players from the Sparta 98 White team won the Kick-it 3v3 World Championships in Florida, Jan 13-15. Their age group had 33 teams representing 20 states and 2 countries. They beat a team from the Solar Soccer Club (TX) in the final game. Congratulations Gabriel Aguilar, Cole Crisp, Ryan Kempin, Brandon Sands, and Xavier Smith.Club National Rankings:
Gotsoccer National Club Rankings has the Sparta United Soccer Club
ranked #75 in the Nation. Among thousands of Clubs in the Nation, this is a honor.
This is the highest Club Ranking in Utah.
Team National Rankings:
Sparta U-11 Boys Premier is ranked at the moment 3rd in the Nation,
Coached by Justus Koelliker.
Thanksgiving Tournament Results:
U-18 Girls Premier, Finalist in the Gold Bracket at the Surf Cup – Coach
Dennis Burrows
U-17 Boys Premier, Semi-Finalist at the Harvest Cup – Coaches Phil
Roberts/Patrick Rennie
U-16 Boys Premier, Finalist in Las Vegas (lost on Pk’s) – Coach Matt
Ellinger
U-11 Boys Premier, Champion in Las Vegas – Coach Justus Koelliker
U-11 Girls Select, Champion in the St. George, Dixie Invitational –
Coach David Pratt
Sparta 96 Premier White took second place this at the Las Vegas Labor Day Classic.
